Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the officials concerned to make sure that developments projects don't impede the free flow of water bodies, including rivers and canals. "We have to ensure the uninterrupted flow of rivers. Keeping that in mind, we have to carry out our projects and development activities,"
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Morocco earthquake leaves at least 1,000 dead
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing at least 1,037 people, injuring more than 1,204 others and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities, according to Morocco's interior ministry. The quake was the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and it toppled buildings and walls in ancient
COP27: Rich nations yet to agree on climate funding
Countries attending this year's Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) are yet to decide on some important issues, including financing for vulnerable countries under the "Loss and Damage" programme.Talking to UNB, Ziaul Haque, a representative of Bangladesh at the conference, said that the developed countries have set 2024 for
Cyclone Yaas: Rebuilding effort on, impact yet to be fully assessed
Cyclone Yaas made landfall in eastern India in the early hours of Wednesday morning but its impact is not over yet as a slight drizzle has been sweeping over the Satkhira district since Thursday morning. An enormous tract of low-lying land has been swamped, forcing people of different Upazilas of the